Dex101

Hi Guys, I am hoping you can help, I am currently in a position to look at a new car (currently driving an 2000 Astra estate) and I am contemplating an S type. I have been a fan of Jags since I was young (poster of XJ220 on my wall from the age of 6) and am tempted by the reasonable price of S types. Love the look of them and look like running costs day to day would be affordable for me. I am a Sales Manager and do a lot of travelling but work pays the petrol so MPG isn't first thing on my mind (30 on a run would be acceptable). I am interested in something more comfy (looks like a comfy place to be) bit more fun performance wise and a bit smarter for turning up to meetings in etc. I am fairly handy with spanners and best friend is a mechanic so not worried by labour costs although did see someone saying about £1200 for discs and pads... Any advice would be great and guessing 3.0 V6 would be best option rather than 2.5? Would go manual as never driven an auto car, I like changing gear and have heard of issues with the auto boxes. Do you guys think it would fit the bill for what I am looking for and what are they actually like to drive. My commute is 12 miles on country roads so don't want to be worried about driving a boat...